Has "World War Web" begun?

MEDIAWATCH: In less than the US legislature geared up to impose far-reaching anti-piracy legislation on the web which was quickly met with a 24-hour internet "blackout" supported by big-name sites like Wikipedia and to top it all off one of the top file-sharing websites in the world, MegaUpload, was shut down. In response, online "hacktivists" Anonymous targeted key government websites around the world. Is this the beginning of "World War Web"?

He’s an Irish journalist with a background in law. He also holds a Masters in Conflict and Security Studies from Sciences Po Paris. His special interests are online media as well as French politics.

EMMA JAMESMedia Correspondent

Emma James is a British TV and radio journalist. As well as presenting and reporting for the BBC and ITV, Emma also spent a year making programmes about equestrianism! She's a staunch Stade Francais rugby fan and doting beagle owner.